Understanding Key Social Concepts

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What does the term "assimilate" generally refer to in a social context?

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To absorb and integrate into a wider society or culture

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Which of the following best describes "infrastructure"? Options: The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society, A type of government policy, A cultural tradition, A form of economic theory

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The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society

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What is "nationalism" primarily concerned with?

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Advocating for the interests and culture of one's nation

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To "nullify" a law means to:

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Make it legally void and ineffective

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"Popular sovereignty" is a principle that suggests:

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The people are the ultimate source of authority

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Who are considered the "people" in the context of a democracy?

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All citizens of the nation

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What does it mean to "secede" from a union or group?

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To leave or withdraw from a union or group

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"Sectionalism" is best described as:

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A focus on the interests of a particular region or section of a country

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To "specialize" in a field means to:

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Focus on a specific area of study or work

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Which of the following is an example of "popular sovereignty" in action? A king ruling by divine right, Citizens voting in a national election, A military coup taking control of a government, A corporation making decisions for a community

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Citizens voting in a national election